Faculty Awards Guidelines for Nominations

CORNARO AWARD

Established in 1978, the CORNARO AWARD is presented annually to recognize an outstanding TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY faculty member for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and achievement and in appreciation for service to Texas Woman’s University.  The award is named in honor of Elena Lucrezia Cornaro de la Piscopia, the first woman to receive a doctoral degree (University of Padua, 1678).

MARY MASON LYON AWARDS FOR DISTINGUISHED JUNIOR FACULTY

Named for the founder of Mount Holyoke, the first (1837) woman’s college in the U.S.,  two MARY MASON LYON AWARDS are presented annually to recognize those individuals among the TWU junior faculty who are developing excellent records of teaching, research, and service and who evidence dedication to their careers and promise for success in the future.

HUMPHRIES AWARD FOR DEDICATION TO TWU

This award will be presented to TWU faculty who have through their loyalty and actions proved to be a model to all and a treasure to TWU. 

FACULTY AWARD FOR DISTINCTION IN SCHOLARSHIP

This award will be presented to TWU faculty who have evidenced distinguished records of scholarship and dedication to improving knowledge and understanding in their discipline. Evidence of exemplary scholarship might include, but not be limited to, books, chapters in books and monographs, publications in professional journals, performances, exhibits, scholarly presentations, and workshops.

FACULTY AWARD FOR DISTINCTION IN SERVICE

This award will be presented to TWU faculty who are developing distinguished records of service to their component, the university, their professional field of study, and/or the community.

FACULTY AWARD FOR DISTINCTION IN TEACHING

This award will be presented to TWU faculty who have evidenced distinguished records of teaching and dedication to improving their teaching and the learning of their students.

FACULTY AWARD FOR DISTINCTION IN DISTANCE EDUCATION

This award may be presented to one or more TWU faculty who have made distinguished contributions to distance education through program development, curriculum development or teaching.

FACULTY AWARD FOR INNOVATION IN ACADEMIA

This award will be presented to TWU faculty who influence the University, professional discipline, and/or larger community in a creative and positive manner resulting in new growth and progress in the Academy.

Faculty Awards Nomination Form [pdf]